Table 1 Clinical presentation of vulvar merkel cell carcinoma (n = 17)
From: Clinical features and treatment of vulvar Merkel cell carcinoma: a systematic review
Characteristic | n (% or range) |
|---|---|
Mean age (years) | 59.6 (28–79) |
Mean tumor diameter (cm) | 7.5 (1.8–47.5) |
Mean disease duration (months) | 4.7 (1–18) |
Locationa | |
Labia majora | 9 (52.9) |
Labia minora | 3 (17.6) |
Paraclitoral | 1 (5.9) |
Bartholin gland | 3 (17.6) |
Intravaginal extension | 4 (23.5) |
Inguinal | 1 (5.9) |
Vulva, Unspecified | 1 (5.9) |
Clinical findingsa | |
Firm | 2 (11.8) |
Painless | 3 (17.6) |
Tender | 5 (29.4) |
Mobile | 2 (11.8) |
Pruritus | 2 (11.8) |
Swelling/edema | 3 (17.6) |
Ulceration | 4 (23.5) |
Erythema | 2 (11.8) |